Bosch SHX878ZD5N Use and Care Manual - Page 15

- Loading the Dishwasher Dishware material LoadingtheDishwasher Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher-safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading. Recommended Aluminum Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad. China, Crystal, Stoneware Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle. Glass Make sure to use dishwasher-safe glass. Milk glass may discolor or become yellow. Non-stick Coatings Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying. Plastics Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher-safe. Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates Load these so they do not come in contact with other metals, stainless steel dishwasher tub walls or the inner door. Loading the Dishwasher en-us Not Recommended Acrylic Crazing or small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur. AdhesiveJoined Pieces Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen. Bone-Handled Handles may separate. Utensils Iron Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately. Non-Dishware Items Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware. Pewter, Brass, These items will tarnish. Bronze Hand wash and dry immediately. Tin Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately. Wood Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can crack, warp and lose their finish. 15